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LOT 0627
Greek Corinthian Shard Group
6TH CENTURY B.C.
3 5/8 - 4 1/4 in. (132 grams total, 9.2-10.8 cm).
Comprising of two polychrome shards with painted floral, bull and swan motifs. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private family collection of Ersula Barter-Hemmerich, the longest serving member of staff working at the United Nations, her private collection formed in the 1950s and 1960s; thence by descent to her grandson.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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Greek to Post Medieval Artefact Group
5th century B.C.-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: various decorated vessel fragments, a flint scraper, a clay pipe bowl and a stem, and other items. 150 grams total, 20-77 mm
From a deceased estate, UK. Acquired on the UK art market. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Among the fragments of Greek vases one can notice some beautiful depictions of horses' legs (Attic black figures on a red background), probably from a chariot scene. Also noteworthy is the fragment of Geometric pottery with spiral. -
Greek Xenon Black-Glazed Mug with Laurel Leaves
South Italic, circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
With broad everted rim, band of vertical strokes to shoulder, laurel leaves below. 47 grams, 55 mm high
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Greek Apulian Red-Figure Plate with Lady of Fashion
South Italic, circa 4th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
Discoid with raised rim, carinated profile and low foot; rim with radiating black lentoid strokes, tondo with reserved ring enclosing a profile female bust with white detailing to the necklace, stephane and sakkos. 139 grams, 12.9 cm
From the private collection of a Canadian gentleman living in Essex, UK, formed since the 1920s-circa 1990. Property of an Essex lady until the late 1990s; thence by descent. From the private collection of an Essex gentleman since the late 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
